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Colorado Springs
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can look forward to summer events as an End of School BBQ will take place at Memorial Park on May 21 from 2 to 4 p.m., a golf tournament is scheduled on July 10 at Shining Mountain Golf Course, and a new restaurant, Don Juan’s Cocina, debuts at Chamonix Casino Resort. Colorado Springs Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Denver-based Sportsbook Bar & Grill will open its fourth Colorado location on May 29 at the Springhill Suites by Marriott on 402 S. Tejon St.+ The 5,000 sqft venue will feature high-definition sports viewing, upscale bar food, and extended hours, with a ribbon cutting planned for June 5. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Owner Jasmine Andrew of White Lotus Café and Bakery at 13141 Bass Pro Drive now offers cakes, croissants, and Japanese-style Shio pan butter rolls after expanding from its Thai-fusion sweets menu; the bakery makes rolls daily & reserves three-day croissants for weekends while seeking trained help. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two local muralists unveiled new works at Ford Amphitheater after winning $2,500 grants each from VENU Arts and Culture Foundation — their pieces capture the energy of live music near the bowl, where the season began May 14 and concerts will run through early fall. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Academy D-20 Board of Education announced Thursday night that it is parting ways with Superintendent Jinger Haberer following a contractually allowable hearing; further plans for district leadership will be shared soon. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Cheyenne Mountain High School senior Evangeline McFarland turned her golf scoring error into a lesson in leadership when she shared her mistake and helped spark new school policies prioritizing students + she plans to attend Georgetown’s Walsh School of Foreign Service to champion global policy. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fountain will offer free bus rides this summer through its Summer Break program running in June, July & August, after a state-funded service ended. City officials say a 17.4% ridership boost last summer confirmed a strong need for the service. 11 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Barrett Paas from The Classical Academy won the state 3A boys 3,200 run on Thursday at Jeffco Stadium after moving from 10th to first with a bold final push (his time was 9:40.07). Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Fountain-Fort Carson senior Amiyah Nash set two personal bests on Thursday morning at the 5A girls discus final at the Colorado Track and Field Championships, finishing second to Rocky Mountain’s Kaia Bennett, who tossed 130 feet, 9 inches (Lakewood). Nash will study nursing at Northern Colorado next season. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Coronado runner Oliver Horton won the 3A 3,200 run at the Colorado Track and Field State Championship on Friday with a strong final lap + narrowly beating Niwot's Ryder Keeton. He now prepares for the 1,600 on Saturday, aiming to complete a season triple. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Cheyenne Mountain junior Reagan McRae placed second in the 4A girls’ 3200 at a Lakewood race Friday morning - finishing 0.2 seconds ahead of Niwot’s Elise Hagen as Niwot’s Addison Ritzenhein secured fourth win with a time of 10:31.46. McRae credited her improved strategy and team support for her performance. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Olive Vox and Raue Concert
10 AM – 10 PM — The Black Sheep — Tickets starting at $24.21 — Catch Olive Vox and Raue live for an electrifying music experience.
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Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Dive into a lively evening of blues music and community vibes.
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Black Stone Cherry Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Sunshine Studios Live — All tickets valid — Experience a high-energy rock night with Black Stone Cherry, Deathride, and Before Vegas.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy local musicians playing acoustic originals and covers every Thursday night.
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Chuck Roy Live!
7:30-11:15 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General admission available — Experience a night of fresh comedy with Chuck Roy and special guests.
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Turnpike Troubadours Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ford Amphitheater — Ticketed entry — Catch the rising star Avery Anna along with the beloved Turnpike Troubadours in an evening of great music.
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Summer Music Series at Goat Patch Brewing Co.
6-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy live local music and craft beer in a vibrant summer beer garden.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts for young children.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy local musicians playing acoustic originals and covers every Thursday night.
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DJ's World Latin Rave Fest
8-11 PM — Diamante Live — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night filled with rhythm and energy featuring top DJs.
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